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Cycling Around Mount Fuji

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Note that this photo is a posed shot. You are supposed to cycling anti-clockwise around the lake! Haha If you are deciding between taking the train to Kawaguchiko or driving, you can check out the car rental prices at   https://www.nipponrentacar.co.jp/english/user-guide/reservations.html   and train prices at   http://www.hyperdia.com/ It depends on whether you’re staying overnight at Kawaguchiko and the number of people travelling. Remember to add toll fees of about ¥4200 one way. We decided to rent a car but forgot about the toll fees so it ended up being more expensive. I’d say if you’re staying for one night and there are at least 3 of you, renting a car is a good option. If there are two of you and you want more freedom to move around (such as going to neighbouring places like Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, Yamanakako etc) it is also better to rent a car. You should also be warned that traffic is congested upon leaving and arriving at Tokyo. We parked our car at our ryokan Kozan
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Japan Dec 2011 Day 9: Kunimigaoka 国見ヶ丘, Amanoiwato Shrine 天岩戸神社 and Amano Yasugawara Cave Shrine天野や菅原神社

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The next morning, we braved the freezing temperatures to drive up Kunimigaoka 国見ヶ丘 for the dawn view. In late autumn, you will be able to see a sea of clouds called unkai 雲海 . We were a couple of days too late for that so we only caught the sunrise but it was nevertheless nice =) Before leaving Takachiho, we stopped by Takachiho Shrine again to see it in the day, Amanoiwato Shrine 天岩戸神社 and Amano Yasugawara Cave Shrine 天野や菅原神社 , a very sacred Shrine in Japan because it is where the story told in the kagura dances originates. Scenery in Takachiho The drive to Aso was a very scenic one but the weather took a turn for the worse when we were up at the crater. It started snowing heavily so although we were right in front of the crater, we could not see a thing because of the cloudy surroundings =( Pension: Pension Angelica This pension is a lovely gem nestled about 25 mins drive from Aso crater, with a splendid view of the surrounding mountains and Asosan. Although check
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